Trading requires a lot of knowledge/skill, and i know "knowledge" is first on your list, but sometimes i tell beginners not to go into trading, even if they feel they have garnered knowledge for it. Better to start off investing in bitcoin for the long term using DCA method and if you are able to grow your investment in the long term, you might consider trading with a little part of your assets.

That being said, the days of earning from airdrops are really far behind us, it is an uphill task to even find one that is legitimate and the returns are too small and a waste of time, i wouldn't advise newbies to waste their time with airdrops or faucets.